Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Randell
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.12: 205 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061561
Common Names
- Senna coronilloides
- Coronilloides's Senna
- Coronilloides Senna
Description
Senna coronilloides (also called Coronilla-like Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senna coronilloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senna coronilloides are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna coronilloides is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Senna coronilloides
Senna coronilloides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Species in the Senna genus
Senna corymbosa,
Senna didymobotrya,
Senna septemtrionalis,
Senna bacillaris,
Senna hirsuta,
Senna italica,
Senna ligustrina,
Senna multijuga,
Senna obtusifolia,
Senna occidentalis,
Senna pendula,
Senna polyphylla,
Senna alexandrina,
Senna siamea,
Senna sophera,
Senna spectabilis,
Senna splendida,
Senna timoriensis,
Senna multiglandulosa,
Senna tora,
Senna acanthoclada,
Senna aculeata,
Senna acuparata,
Senna acuruensis,
Senna acutisepala,
Senna affinis,
Senna andrieuxii,
Senna angulata,
Senna angustisiliqua,
Senna aphylla,
Senna apiculata,
Senna apsidoneura,
Senna araucarietorum,
Senna argentea,
Senna arida,
Senna aristeguietae,
Senna armata,
Senna arnottiana,
Senna aurantia,
Senna aversiflora,
Senna aymara,
Senna bauhinioides,
Senna benitoensis,
Senna birostris,
Senna brongniartii,
Senna burkartiana,
Senna cajamarcae,
Senna cana,
Senna candolleana,
Senna caudata,
Species in the Fabaceae family